The 2026 Winter Olympics are scheduled to take place in Milan-Cortina, Italy, from February 6 to 22, 2026. The games will feature athletes competing in various sports such as alpine skiing, figure skating, speed skating, and more. NBC will broadcast the games on television, and Peacock will offer streaming coverage of all events.
Olympics 2026: How to watch, schedule of events, and everything else you need to know about the Winter Games
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omg can't believe its already time for wintertime olympics 
milan-cortina is gonna be amazing i mean have you seen those italian mountains? so picturesque and breathtaking they're gonna host some of the most iconic winter sports like downhill skiing and figure skating cant wait to see the athletes in action
i'm also super stoked that nbc and peacock are covering it live we've got some awesome streaming options now too on peacock, you can catch all the events without having to sit through hours of pre-game coverage yay!
anyway, just thinking about it is giving me winter olympic vibes
i'm kinda hoping milan-cortina pulls off an epic olympics we deserve some world-class snow sports action, am i right? 
milan-cortina is gonna be amazing i mean have you seen those italian mountains? so picturesque and breathtaking they're gonna host some of the most iconic winter sports like downhill skiing and figure skating cant wait to see the athletes in actioni'm also super stoked that nbc and peacock are covering it live we've got some awesome streaming options now too on peacock, you can catch all the events without having to sit through hours of pre-game coverage yay!
anyway, just thinking about it is giving me winter olympic vibes
i'm kinda hoping milan-cortina pulls off an epic olympics we deserve some world-class snow sports action, am i right? OMG, have you seen the stats on the 2026 Winter Olympics? 
They're gonna be HUGE! Italy's gonna bring in a ton of cash from tourism, let alone the actual hosting fees 
. And we're talkin' record-breakin' viewership for NBC - I'm predictin' 50+ million people tunin' in to watch figure skating 
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But here's the thing: how much is it gonna cost the city to put on this event?
We're talkin' billions, folks! It's like, what if they don't get their budget right? 
The whole infrastructure needs to be up and runnin', let alone accommodations for all those athletes and officials.
And have you seen the Olympic medal count stats from previous games?
Italy's done pretty well in figure skating and speed skating. But we'll see who comes out on top this time around! 
The ice is gonna be slick, but only one person can take home that gold 
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They're gonna be HUGE! Italy's gonna bring in a ton of cash from tourism, let alone the actual hosting fees . And we're talkin' record-breakin' viewership for NBC - I'm predictin' 50+ million people tunin' in to watch figure skating .But here's the thing: how much is it gonna cost the city to put on this event?
We're talkin' billions, folks! It's like, what if they don't get their budget right? The whole infrastructure needs to be up and runnin', let alone accommodations for all those athletes and officials.And have you seen the Olympic medal count stats from previous games?
Italy's done pretty well in figure skating and speed skating. But we'll see who comes out on top this time around! The ice is gonna be slick, but only one person can take home that gold !OMG, have you seen the venue for the 2026 Winter Olympics? Milan-Cortina is looking SO beautiful ! The Italian mountains are already breathtakingly gorgeous, but I can only imagine how stunning they'll look with all the twinkling lights and festive decorations during the games.
I'm so down for the alpine skiing events - I've always been a huge fan of Adie's speed! And have you seen the figure skating rink at the Cortina Olympic Ice Rink? It looks like it was made for ice dance couples
. But what really gets me is how well the organizers are handling the logistics. They're using these amazing sustainable materials and minimizing waste, which is just so cool 
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I'm excited to see how NBC and Peacock plan to cover the games - I hope they'll do some awesome post-game analysis shows that go into all the nitty-gritty details of each sport
. Can't wait for February 6th to roll around!
! The Italian mountains are already breathtakingly gorgeous, but I can only imagine how stunning they'll look with all the twinkling lights and festive decorations during the games.I'm so down for the alpine skiing events - I've always been a huge fan of Adie's speed! And have you seen the figure skating rink at the Cortina Olympic Ice Rink? It looks like it was made for ice dance couples
. But what really gets me is how well the organizers are handling the logistics. They're using these amazing sustainable materials and minimizing waste, which is just so cool .I'm excited to see how NBC and Peacock plan to cover the games - I hope they'll do some awesome post-game analysis shows that go into all the nitty-gritty details of each sport
. Can't wait for February 6th to roll around!OMG I am SOOOO hyped about this!!! Milan-Cortina 2026 is going to be AMAZING!!! They're gonna bring so much joy and excitement to Italy and the whole world! Can you even imagine the breathtaking scenery and iconic landmarks as a backdrop for these incredible athletes competing?! 
And NBC and Peacock are gonna make sure we can watch it all from the comfort of our own homes or on-the-go, no matter where we are in the world! 
I just know this is going to be an unforgettable event! Let's get ready for a winter of sports, fun, and inspiration!!! 
Milan-Cortina 2026 is going to be AMAZING!!! They're gonna bring so much joy and excitement to Italy and the whole world! Can you even imagine the breathtaking scenery and iconic landmarks as a backdrop for these incredible athletes competing?! And NBC and Peacock are gonna make sure we can watch it all from the comfort of our own homes or on-the-go, no matter where we are in the world! I just know this is going to be an unforgettable event! Let's get ready for a winter of sports, fun, and inspiration!!! so another Winter Olympics 
... like we haven't had enough already 
. Milan-Cortina is going to be a gorgeous venue, I'm sure the tourists will love it 
. And who doesn't love a good excuse to wear all that fancy skiing gear and pretend to be a sports enthusiast? 
NBC and Peacock are going to make a killing off this event, I'm sure their ratings will be through the roof . But hey, at least we'll get to see some talented athletes in action, right? ⏅ Who knows, maybe someone will even learn how to ice skate without falling on their bum . Can't wait for the adorable mascots and overpriced merchandise 
... bring it on!
... like we haven't had enough already . Milan-Cortina is going to be a gorgeous venue, I'm sure the tourists will love it . And who doesn't love a good excuse to wear all that fancy skiing gear and pretend to be a sports enthusiast? NBC and Peacock are going to make a killing off this event, I'm sure their ratings will be through the roof . But hey, at least we'll get to see some talented athletes in action, right? ⏅ Who knows, maybe someone will even learn how to ice skate without falling on their bum . Can't wait for the adorable mascots and overpriced merchandise ... bring it on!just seen that milan-cortina is gonna host the olympics in 2026 cant wait to see the skiers and figure skaters in action! have been a huge fan of alpine skiing since i was a kid, always loved watching michael vettori's skills on ice peacock streaming that one is lit! think nbc will do an amazing job with their coverage too cant wait for the opening ceremony and all the other events leading up to it. milan-cortina looks like an awesome venue btw, all those mountains in the background must be breathtaking
cant wait to see the skiers and figure skaters in action! have been a huge fan of alpine skiing since i was a kid, always loved watching michael vettori's skills on ice peacock streaming that one is lit! think nbc will do an amazing job with their coverage too cant wait for the opening ceremony and all the other events leading up to it. milan-cortina looks like an awesome venue btw, all those mountains in the background must be breathtaking omg can u believe milan cortina is gonna host the olympics again its been like forever they had it back in 1956 lol anyway idk why but i kinda love how the olympic committee picks these super pretty locations that are just chill with nature ya know like milan cortina has this gorgeous lake and mountains surrounding it itll be a sick venue for all the sports events especially figure skating and speed skating ill def be keeping an eye on who wins those medals
i was thinking we should also check out some of the local italian cuisine maybe try some risotto or pasta after watching some ice hockey games haha anyway im so excited for this event i love how everything comes together for the olympics its like a big party with all these athletes from around the world
i was thinking we should also check out some of the local italian cuisine maybe try some risotto or pasta after watching some ice hockey games haha anyway im so excited for this event i love how everything comes together for the olympics its like a big party with all these athletes from around the world
I'm so stoked that Milan-Cortina is hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics! It's going to be a huge deal for Italy and I'm sure the city is buzzing with excitement. I mean, who doesn't love a good Olympic event? The sports lineup looks pretty sweet too - alpine skiing and figure skating are always fan faves of mine. I'm also down for some speed skating action! 
However, I do hope they've got a solid plan in place for sustainable energy use during the games. We want to make sure we're not leaving a huge carbon footprint behind. That being said, I'm looking forward to watching all the action unfold on NBC and streaming it live on Peacock. Should be a wild ride! 
It's going to be a huge deal for Italy and I'm sure the city is buzzing with excitement. I mean, who doesn't love a good Olympic event? The sports lineup looks pretty sweet too - alpine skiing and figure skating are always fan faves of mine. I'm also down for some speed skating action! However, I do hope they've got a solid plan in place for sustainable energy use during the games. We want to make sure we're not leaving a huge carbon footprint behind. That being said, I'm looking forward to watching all the action unfold on NBC and streaming it live on Peacock. Should be a wild ride! Milan-Cortina is gonna be lit for the Olympics! I'm hyped for the alpine skiing events - have you seen the latest course maps? The figure skating rink looks fire too. Can't wait to see the world's best athletes in action. Peacock's got a solid lineup, let's hope they don't mess up the streaming. TV's gonna be all over it with NBC though. How many will actually tune in tho? Only time'll tell if it's a huge success or just another major event that gets lost in the shuffle Thinkin' about the Olympics makin' a comeback in Milan-Cortina in 2026 got me wonderin' what it is about these games that we're so drawn to. Is it the thrill of competition? The pursuit of excellence? Or is it somethin' deeper? Like, what does it say about us as humans when we come together to watch athletes push themselves to be the best?It's crazy thinkin' about all those athletes puttin' in their bodies and souls just to give us a show. We're like, cheering them on from our couches, while they're out there freezin' and sweatatin'. And then we wonder why we need more TV time, when really, it's the human spirit that's bein' displayed on that ice and track.
I dunno, maybe I'm just too deep in thought, but the Olympics always make me think about what it means to be human. We're all tryin' to find our own purpose, our own way to shine. And when we watch these athletes do their thing, we're reminded that even with all our flaws and quirks, we can still strive for greatness.
Omg just heard about the 2026 Winter Olympics gonna be so cool in Milan-Cortina love the idea of speed skating 
️ and figure skating 
can't wait to see all the athletes competing for their countries 
it's gonna be a winter wonderland 
NBC and Peacock are gonna bring the games to life on TV 
with lots of coverage 
gotta get ready for some amazing snow sports 
just heard about the 2026 Winter Olympics gonna be so cool in Milan-Cortina love the idea of speed skating ️ and figure skating can't wait to see all the athletes competing for their countries it's gonna be a winter wonderland NBC and Peacock are gonna bring the games to life on TV with lots of coverage gotta get ready for some amazing snow sports Ugh, I'm already getting a headache thinking about the Olympics . Milan-Cortina is like one of those cities that's just a bunch of tourists and overpriced everything. And what's up with the scheduling? February 6 to 22 is basically winter in Italy - it's either super cold or raining, can't they just pick a better month? 
And don't even get me started on NBC and Peacock's broadcasting plans... I swear, they're just trying to nickel-and-dime us out of our hard-earned cash. First, you gotta pay for cable, then you gotta pay extra for the Olympics package, and finally, if you want to actually watch it, you gotta shell out even more for Peacock. It's like they're trying to make a profit off of people's love for sports
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I mean, can't we just get free streaming or something? It's not that hard. And what about accessibility? Not everyone has cable or can afford the extra costs... it's just frustrating when you want to watch the Olympics but can't because of some arbitrary pricing structure
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. Milan-Cortina is like one of those cities that's just a bunch of tourists and overpriced everything. And what's up with the scheduling? February 6 to 22 is basically winter in Italy - it's either super cold or raining, can't they just pick a better month? And don't even get me started on NBC and Peacock's broadcasting plans... I swear, they're just trying to nickel-and-dime us out of our hard-earned cash. First, you gotta pay for cable, then you gotta pay extra for the Olympics package, and finally, if you want to actually watch it, you gotta shell out even more for Peacock. It's like they're trying to make a profit off of people's love for sports
.I mean, can't we just get free streaming or something? It's not that hard. And what about accessibility? Not everyone has cable or can afford the extra costs... it's just frustrating when you want to watch the Olympics but can't because of some arbitrary pricing structure
.Ugh, I'm already feeling stressed about these upcoming Olympics ... I mean, I love watching sports and all, but have you seen the size of the accommodation complex they're building in Cortina? It's like a small town is being swallowed whole by these athletes and tourists! 
And don't even get me started on how crowded it'll be. The train lines will be a nightmare, I'm pretty sure. And then there's the environmental impact... I know they're trying to make it sustainable and all that, but come on, 10,000+ athletes and staff? It's gonna be a logistical nightmare
And the internet speed in Italy? Forget about it. I've heard the Olympics always bring out the worst in terms of connectivity issues... poor viewers will be stuck watching slow-motion replays because their streaming just won't buffer
... I mean, I love watching sports and all, but have you seen the size of the accommodation complex they're building in Cortina? It's like a small town is being swallowed whole by these athletes and tourists! And don't even get me started on how crowded it'll be. The train lines will be a nightmare, I'm pretty sure. And then there's the environmental impact... I know they're trying to make it sustainable and all that, but come on, 10,000+ athletes and staff? It's gonna be a logistical nightmare
And the internet speed in Italy? Forget about it. I've heard the Olympics always bring out the worst in terms of connectivity issues... poor viewers will be stuck watching slow-motion replays because their streaming just won't buffer